The Backpackshack Reviews

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88%

Rating

328 Total Reviews

91%Value For Money

86%Security

82%Location

97%Staff

87%Atmosphere

88%Cleanliness

85%Facilities

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I recently stayed at the BackPackShack and loved it!!! Derrick was the best at indicating the best sights to see, giving advice whenever needed and really enjoyed relaxing with him and the others at the pub after a long day of sightseeing. If I'm ever to return to London I have no doubt I will book there again! Just the overall atmosphere at the BackPackShack made the visit to London that much more enjoyable. If you are ever in London this is the place to go!!!

Although the Backpackshack is a 20-min tube ride away from the center of London, it can be easily reached, especially from Heathrow. Derek, the owner of the hostel, is a very nice guy and still let us check in at 2am when our flight was delayed :-) The hostel and the pub belonging to it have a cozy and familiar atmosphere; bedrooms and bathrooms are simple but clean and nice. So, everyone looking for a comfortable and rather cheap stay in London - the Backpackshack is your choice!

Stayed here with my cousin over the weekend. Easy to to find and good location. While not in central London, it's a 5-minute walking from the Acton Town tube stop, which is on the PIccadilly one (excellent for tourist!). Our room was very clean and bright and large - we got moved to a 3-bed room when our twin room door wasn't locking properly. Hassle free. The staff was great - Derek was super friendly and helpful, with directions and advice on what was nearby (cafes, shops, etc). Loved it!

A great hostel with really friendly and welcoming staff. t's located outside of the centre but that wasn't a problem for us, really easy to get to on the District line and only a short walk from the tube station. We were in London for 3 days and it was nice to be in more of a residential area, outside of the madness of central London. The local map of cafes and shops was a really nice touch, with a decent greasy spoon (Frank's Cafe) recommended for breakfast.